pickelhaube wrote:OK Guys here is the updated full build list.
I think everyone has given me their shipping address. If there is any incorrect info please pm me.
I will start on the full builds today.
I do need to start on some of my back orders. Some of those guys have been waiting for almost a year![]()
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---------------------Full Build-------Kit-------Paid Shipping-----No Shipping Paid
Zelda---Un painted-----X1--------------------------!
TKO-----Unpainted-----X1--------------------------!
Jackson----------------X 1--------------------------!
Cw4usarmy-------------X1--------------------------!
RjdMccarthy------------X1---------------------------!
Juha Makela------------X1----------------------------------------------!
Tmanthe great---------X1---------------------------!
Star 56-----------------X1----------------------------!
John Lumley-----------X1----------------------------!
Harden Steel--------------------------X1------------------------------? Did not ship
Krazy Kraut---------------------------X2------------------------------! Did not ship
Snake------------------X1 $150 deposit ?
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I am soooooo excited hat the full builds have begun! Can't wait to see this baby painted and decaled!
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To tell you the truth I am kind of excited for the guys to get their kits !!!
I forgot to mention that earlier I posted that I may have a couple of reject kits.
But I did not realize how many full builds that I have. So those problem children will now become full builds.
THERE WILL BE NO REJECT KITS .
The problem I had was the wing alignment brass tubes fell semi out on a couple. But I am in the process of fixing them.
These kits are just way too much work ( and costly ) to do . So I HAD to rework them.
I forgot to mention that earlier I posted that I may have a couple of reject kits.
But I did not realize how many full builds that I have. So those problem children will now become full builds.
THERE WILL BE NO REJECT KITS .
The problem I had was the wing alignment brass tubes fell semi out on a couple. But I am in the process of fixing them.
These kits are just way too much work ( and costly ) to do . So I HAD to rework them.
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Shipping payment sent. I believe that sets a record for the smallest amount I ever PayPal'd.pickelhaube wrote:All kits have been shipped except Harden Steel and Krazy Kraut.
For the most part $12 was not a bad guess for the shipping.
Here is were you guys stand.
---------------------Kit-------Paid Shipping-----No Shipping------Total shipping.
Gburch---------------X1-------------!--------------------------------$12
Maritime96-----------X1------------!----------------------------------$13.50
Aae83----------------X1--------------------------------!-------------$12.88
Crazy Kraut-----------X1--------------------------------!------ Did not ship
YT-------------------X1-------------!---------------------------------$12.88
Jnewboy -------------X1--------------------------------!--------------$14.24
Normandy------------X2-------------!----------------------------------$27
XD Dave-------------X1--------------------------------!---------------$12
Jay -----------------X1 -----------!-----------------------------------$63.60![]()
Harden Steel---------X1------------------------------?------ Did not ship
So if you guys can pay your balances that would be great.
I hope you guys enjoy your kits.
A lot of work went into them and they should be fun to build.![]()
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Thanks for the support,
Matthew

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YT wrote:Shipping payment sent. I believe that sets a record for the smallest amount I ever PayPal'd.pickelhaube wrote:All kits have been shipped except Harden Steel and Krazy Kraut.
For the most part $12 was not a bad guess for the shipping.
Here is were you guys stand.
---------------------Kit-------Paid Shipping-----No Shipping------Total shipping.
Gburch---------------X1-------------!--------------------------------$12
Maritime96-----------X1------------!----------------------------------$13.50
Aae83----------------X1--------------------------------!-------------$12.88
Crazy Kraut-----------X1--------------------------------!------ Did not ship
YT-------------------X1-------------!---------------------------------$12.88
Jnewboy -------------X1--------------------------------!--------------$14.24
Normandy------------X2-------------!----------------------------------$27
XD Dave-------------X1--------------------------------!---------------$12
Jay -----------------X1 -----------!-----------------------------------$63.60![]()
Harden Steel---------X1------------------------------?------ Did not ship
So if you guys can pay your balances that would be great.
I hope you guys enjoy your kits.
A lot of work went into them and they should be fun to build.![]()
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Thanks for the support,
Matthew
Thanks, believe me every little bit helps !!!

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I've been looking
for the Postman.......nothing yet, but any day now.
Anyone get their Horten?


Anyone get their Horten?

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Mine arrived last Thursday, it is very nice. and surprisingly light for the size and amount of resin.
good job Pickel. Now to find the time to build the beast!
xddave
good job Pickel. Now to find the time to build the beast!
xddave
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My Hortens arrived today!
Pickel I'm blown away, they are just beyond belief.
I gotta go and finish unpacking them..........

I gotta go and finish unpacking them..........
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Got my Horten today - what an amazing kit!!!!!! Can't wait to start building - Thanks for making this one Pickle!!!
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Mine came today! wow!!! I was shocked...
As I stood there holding the main section I thought it was only about a year ago that I posted the poll asking which jet would be the most desired and now Im holding it!! Truly amazing craftsmanship!!! awesome detail that is missed on the pics. As I held it I thought "he only wants $350 for another one?" Its a hell of a good deal for that, actually its to good! The size and detail in this project I think should demand more money.
You guys who got the full build and paint for $450 are getting a steal!! When mine is done I will offer it up for sale but it wont be for anything even remotely close to that......
I know a deal is a deal but when you guys get your Horton you should definitely consider sending Mathew a tip for his hard work on this as I have. I want him to profit off these builds so he will make more in the future!!



As I stood there holding the main section I thought it was only about a year ago that I posted the poll asking which jet would be the most desired and now Im holding it!! Truly amazing craftsmanship!!! awesome detail that is missed on the pics. As I held it I thought "he only wants $350 for another one?" Its a hell of a good deal for that, actually its to good! The size and detail in this project I think should demand more money.
You guys who got the full build and paint for $450 are getting a steal!! When mine is done I will offer it up for sale but it wont be for anything even remotely close to that......
I know a deal is a deal but when you guys get your Horton you should definitely consider sending Mathew a tip for his hard work on this as I have. I want him to profit off these builds so he will make more in the future!!
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Mine arrived today. I had very high expectations -- and they were greatly surpassed. Stunningly good work.
I don't know when I'll actually build it, but I know I won't be able to resist cleaning up the little bits of flash so all the main parts can fit snugly together and I can get it put up to admire, even in resin-white . . .
I don't know when I'll actually build it, but I know I won't be able to resist cleaning up the little bits of flash so all the main parts can fit snugly together and I can get it put up to admire, even in resin-white . . .
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I am glad you guys like them so far.
The fun ran out a while ago for me.
Work progresses on the full builds.
You are right Jnewboy $450 was a steal.
The fun ran out a while ago for me.
Work progresses on the full builds.

You are right Jnewboy $450 was a steal.
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And therein lies what I see as "The Great Challenge" for our hobby: How to harness the skill and enthusiasm of people like you, Mathew, who can create masterworks like this, without the work of actually producing product being uneconomical, too tedious, or both.pickelhaube wrote:I am glad you guys like them so far.
The fun ran out a while ago for me.
THERE. HAS. TO. BE. A. WAY.
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Well will someone get to work on there's I wanna see one of these beauts built and painted!!!!!!!
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I started the night I got them.PanzerArm wrote:Well will someone get to work on there's I wanna see one of these beauts built and painted!!!!!!!
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You know what you should do, before you ship off the full builds, take some pics of one and put it on eBay and see how high it goespickelhaube wrote:I am glad you guys like them so far.
The fun ran out a while ago for me.
Work progresses on the full builds.
You are right Jnewboy $450 was a steal.

Then just tell all the guys youll give them a break on it! $100 less than whatever it sells for on eBay



I better shut up, dont want my car to blow up tomorrow when I turn the key

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Had to go out of town for a few days right after receiving my Horten. Just had the chance to unwrap it at the house, clean up a little flash, painters-tape the control surfaces onto the wings and slide the wings into the body.
... All I can say is that this is a masterpiece beyond my ability to express. I have it sitting up among my V-2 prototypes and it looks right at home . . . damned good thing we whupped them Nazis when we did . . .
... All I can say is that this is a masterpiece beyond my ability to express. I have it sitting up among my V-2 prototypes and it looks right at home . . . damned good thing we whupped them Nazis when we did . . .
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Well I've got one coat of primer on the Horten. Some of the parts are dry fitted, still need putty and sanding.
I had to pick up some extra paint so I don't run out in the middle of the project, this is a big plane.
I agree with gburnch, this model is a masterpiece. Once the primer is on it the details just pop out, Well Done
Matthew!!!!!!!
Gotta go...........back to work.
I had to pick up some extra paint so I don't run out in the middle of the project, this is a big plane.

I agree with gburnch, this model is a masterpiece. Once the primer is on it the details just pop out, Well Done
Matthew!!!!!!!
Gotta go...........back to work.
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Pictures!!!!normandy wrote:Well I've got one coat of primer on the Horten. Some of the parts are dry fitted, still need putty and sanding.
I had to pick up some extra paint so I don't run out in the middle of the project, this is a big plane.![]()
I agree with gburnch, this model is a masterpiece. Once the primer is on it the details just pop out, Well Done
Matthew!!!!!!!
Gotta go...........back to work.
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Still working on the Hortens, but here are some pics........ http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/582442175yiiSmt


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normandy wrote:Still working on the Hortens, but here are some pics........ http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/582442175yiiSmt
Here are some of Normandy's pics





Yikes they are small

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The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent.
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Hey Buddy!! I saw your pics! your Horton looks fantastic!! I also see you finished your Elephant!! looks good!!normandy wrote:Still working on the Hortens, but here are some pics........ http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/582442175yiiSmt

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Thanks Jnew, not much to report on the 229... sanding and putty. I think Fri. / Sat. I'll start painting.
The Elaphant pic kind of slipped in there, I'll post some pics on the weekend.
The Indy troop car was something I was working on for a while.......I was going for the Horch (look) so I guess it worked.....
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The Elaphant pic kind of slipped in there, I'll post some pics on the weekend.
The Indy troop car was something I was working on for a while.......I was going for the Horch (look) so I guess it worked.....

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Hey Matthew, My kit arrived today snug as a bug in a rug.
I can't really say what hasn't already been said before, but thank you for making this possible.
It's strange reading all these posts and seeing all these pictures, and another thing for it to be sitting in front of me on the table. I'm glad to be part of this project of yours (ours)
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Now I just have to settle on a paint scheme.
I can't really say what hasn't already been said before, but thank you for making this possible.
It's strange reading all these posts and seeing all these pictures, and another thing for it to be sitting in front of me on the table. I'm glad to be part of this project of yours (ours)

Now I just have to settle on a paint scheme.
"you get in a steep dive in this thing and you've got almost no maneuvarabilty at all. You couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with the broad side of another barn"
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Jay wrote: Now I just have to settle on a paint scheme.

